#1F5669 Hex Color
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#1f5669 is a dark, desaturated cyan that carries an air of professional mystery and grounded depth. This moody shade functions best as a dominant UI background or a structured base color. Because it provides strong contrast for white text at an 8.1:1 ratio, it remains highly readable in dark mode interfaces. The hex code for this muted, cool tone is #1f5669.
Questions about #1f5669
What is #1f5669 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f5669 is rgb(31, 86, 105), in HSL hsl(195, 54%, 27%) and in CMYK 70%, 18%, 0%, 59%.
Does #1f5669 work well for interface backgrounds?
#1f5669 is an excellent choice for dark mode UI because it provides a strong, readable contrast ratio of 8.1:1 when paired with white text. It feels more sophisticated than a standard flat black, offering a subtle, professional depth that avoids harshness.
What colors pair well with #1f5669?
Is #1f5669 readable on white or black?
#1f5669 has a 8.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.59:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.